NHTSA Recall 18V370000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V370000; Date: Jun. 4, 2018
if the pods module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Audi A6; 2013 Audi A6; 2014 Audi A6; 2015 Audi A6; 2016 Audi A6; 2017 Audi A6; 2018 Audi A6; 2012 Audi A7; 2013 Audi A7; 2014 Audi A7; 2015 Audi A7; 2016 Audi A7; 2017 Audi A7; 2018 Audi A7; 2014 Audi RS7; 2015 Audi RS7; 2016 Audi RS7; 2017 Audi RS7; 2018 Audi RS7; 2013 Audi S6; 2014 Audi S6; 2015 Audi S6; 2016 Audi S6; 2017 Audi S6; 2018 Audi S6; 2013 Audi S7; 2014 Audi S7; 2015 Audi S7; 2016 Audi S7; 2017 Audi S7; 2018 Audi S7
Component: Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger)
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 139,249
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) control module to malfunction.
How to Fix:
volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a pods system repair kit, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin july 31, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 74d5.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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